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Wednesday, January 25, 2023ComEd Offering $500,000 in Grant Funding for Community-Oriented Projects Across Northern Illinois
Annual Powering Communities Grants Program provides grants of up to $10,000 each to improve infrastructure and quality of life in Illinois communities CHICAGO (Jan. 25, 2023) – ComEd today announced that municipal and community organizations in northern Illinois can now apply for the 2023 Powering Communities Grants Program, which advances environmental initiatives, enhances public safety and increases access to arts programs in communities ComEd serves. Organizations are encouraged to apply for one of
Tuesday, January 24, 2023Middleby Acquires Flavor Burst Innovation for Beverage and Soft Serve
The Middleby Corporation (NASDAQ: MIDD) today announced the acquisition of Flavor Burst, an innovative technology used in a variety flavored beverage and soft serve products. The company is based in Danville, Ind. and has annual revenues of $5 million. “Flavor Burst provides flavoring systems to enhance customer offerings for soft serve, shakes, slush, smoothies, frozen carbonated beverages, frozen coffees, and frozen cocktails. This technology complements and extends the existing product offerings from
Wednesday, January 18, 2023We Are Growing - Donlan Goldman & Roth, PC Joins PKF Mueller
PKF Mueller, a Chicago area-based Certified Public Accounting and Business Advisory firm, has announced that they have acquired Donlan Goldman & Roth, PC (DG&R), a Des Plaines-based Certified Public Accounting firm, effective January 1, 2023. DG&R staff will operate under the PKF Mueller brand and continue serving clients from their existing location. For over 23 years, DG&R has provided quality, personalized financial guidance to local individuals and privately-owned businesses. Their expertise
Thursday, January 12, 2023Middleby Worldwide extends market footprint in Europe
Middleby Worldwide’s plans to expand in Europe have received a boost following news that it will make a significant investment in Germany. The regional expansion is being led by UK-based group president Chris Jones, who has appointed Jacqueline Bauch to lead the local operation. She has more than 25 years’ experience in the industry and will oversee sales in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Middleby brands such as Lincat, TurboChef, FriFri and Firex are already available in Germany, but the investment in
Wednesday, January 04, 2023Violinist Geneva Lewis to perform with the Elgin Symphony Orchestra this weekend
(January 4, 2023 – Elgin, Illinois) Violinist Geneva Lewis, recipient of a 2022 Borletti-Buitoni Trust Award, will perform Brahm’s Violin Concerto with the Elgin Symphony Orchestra on Jan. 7 and 8, 2023. Lewis replaces Stella Chen, who was not able to travel due to a foot injury. The concerts, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 8, at the Hemmens Cultural Center, will also include Beethoven’s Symphony No. 8 and Canadian composer Jocelyn Morlock’s Oiseaux bleus et sauvages. A
Monday, November 28, 2022Get Your Elgin, IL Business Ready for a Fresh Start in the New Year!
Ah, the end of the year – a time to reflect on the past twelve months, celebrate our successes, and set our sights on the future. If you're a small business owner, it's also a time to get your ducks in a row and prepare for a fresh start in the new year. Not sure where to start? Don't worry, we've got you covered. Here are some end-of-year preparations for small business owners courtesy of the Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce: Assess This Year, Plan for Next Year The fourth quarter is a great
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